The first single from Eric Clapton's upcoming album "Back Home" finds him exploring reggae, which he's done to great success before. "Revolution," which Clapton cowrote with producer Simon Climie, features a loping rhythm, horns, understated guitar work, female backing vocalists, and a sing-along chorus. "Revolution" is out now, while the album is due August 30, 2005.
Here you can exclusively listen to the first single "Revolution":
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"Revolution" is currently available at all digital outlets, i-tunes, MSN - Music etc.
"Back Home" features guests including Steve Winwood, who teamed with Clapton in Blind Faith; Paul McCartney drummer Abraham Laboriel, Jr.; Who bassist Pino Palladino; pedal-steel guitar star Robert Randolph, who opened for Clapton on last year's tour; and singer-songwriter-guitarist John Mayer.
"Back Home" includes cover versions of George Harrison's "Love Comes To Everyone," the Spinners' "Love Don't Love Nobody," and Stevie Wonder & Syreeta Wright's "I'm Going Left."
